Boost your career with Propulsion Engineer jobs

Propulsion Engineering is a challenging and rewarding field that offers immense potential for lucrative and expansive career paths. The need for competent professionals in this sector is ever-growing, and so are the opportunities.

Why choose Propulsion Engineering?

Propulsion Engineers are integral to the aerospace and automotive industries, developing technologies that propel vehicles on land, sea, air, and space. It is a dynamic and exciting field that is always adapting to advancements in science and technology.

The Ladders Advantage

At Ladders, we showcase the best opportunities for Propulsion Engineer jobs that pay $100k and above. Join the leaders and push your career forward with our curated job listings.

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$104K - $184K *

Drive project success as a Control Account Manager, overseeing planning, execution, and reporting for a high-stakes program while managing budgets and risks across multiple teams and locations...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $154K *

Elevate your engineering career by leading high-quality process design for complex industrial projects. Collaborate across disciplines and drive innovative solutions from concept through completion wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $154K *

Bring your expertise to complex industrial projects, leading process design and coordination across disciplines. Drive execution from concept through detailed design while ensuring high-quality delive...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $118K *

Grow your career with cutting-edge projects, implementing quality strategies for new products, enhancing reliability, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic international environment focused on innovati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Analyze and generate trajectory data for high-profile lunar missions, contributing to the US lunar initiatives. Collaborate in a dynamic commercial space setting, delivering rapid responses to mission...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $129K *

Join a team that's redefining space engineering by leading innovative design studies and tool developments for spacecraft and ground systems, engaging with multidisciplinary experts to meet critical m...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $129K *

Innovate early-stage spacecraft designs, leading multidisciplinary teams to meet the mission needs of key aerospace customers. Establish partnerships while enhancing design tools and models to deliver...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $129K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in space vehicle and ground system design. Collaborate across disciplines to tackle national challenges while advancing capabilities for various customers, includ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $129K *

Explore innovative spacecraft design solutions while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, supporting process improvements, and fostering strong partnerships within the national space enterprise...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $110K *

Join a team that's transforming engineering design into reality, addressing production issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance aircraft manufacturing processes. Be...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Transform the future of space exploration by driving trajectory analysis for high-stakes lunar missions. Collaborate remotely with a dedicated team while contributing to NASA's mission objectives and...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Join us in delivering complex construction projects while fostering safety, quality, and collaboration. Support project managers and stakeholders to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $115K *

Transform project execution by leveraging your electrical engineering expertise. Collaborate across teams to manage UPS and battery projects, ensuring successful outcomes through technical guidance, q...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $175K *

Transform the future of aerospace by leading the design and integration of cutting-edge mechanical systems across multiple domains. Drive system execution, from concept to production, ensuring timely...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Optimize engineering solutions! Lead the design and development of maritime electronic systems while managing teams and ensuring performance meets military standards. Foster collaboration and mentor t...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $145K *

Develop innovative mechanical systems for naval applications, ensuring performance and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout all engineering change processes and enhance capa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $123K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative research projects and enhancing processes. You'll collaborate on developing new technologies and scaling operations, while driving productivity, quality, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $148K *

Transform facility operations by leading projects that enhance mechanical and electrical systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance while optimizing infrastructure fo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $250K *

Champion engineering excellence by leading strategic initiatives and governance for large-scale infrastructure projects, driving design, integration, and execution excellence across multidisciplinary...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of CH-47 aircraft operations. You will conduct maintenance test flights, ensuring compliance and providing technical guidance while mentoring junior staff. Contri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $147K *

Join us to create innovative engineering solutions that meet product requirements. Collaborate with a team focused on subsystem integration and component design, ensuring high-quality deliverables fro...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $105K *

Grow your engineering career by optimizing product design and testing for fuel cell components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturability and drive innovation in a hands-on...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $120K *

The Project Engineer (Hull) will assist the Project Engineering Manager in managing engineering work, ensuring compliance with project requirements and coordinating design inputs across various discip...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $195K *

Lead the charge in advanced engineering efforts, guiding multidisciplinary teams to design secure, scalable systems for Space-related projects while ensuring mission readiness and compliance in a dyna...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Advance innovative embedded hardware solutions for space and defense, driving full PCB/PCA development from design to testing. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex challenges and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is the average salary of a Propulsion Engineer?question toggle

    At Ladders, you can find Propulsion Engineer jobs that pay over $100k, with some positions offering significantly higher compensation based on experience, skills, and location.

  • What industries need Propulsion Engineers?question toggle

    The aerospace and automotive industries are key employers of Propulsion Engineers. They could also find opportunities in the marine industry, research institutions, and in developing cutting-edge technology for space exploration.

  • What skills are required for a Propulsion Engineer?question toggle

    Propulsion Engineers need strong skills in physics, mathematics, and engineering. Knowledge in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and structural mechanics is crucial. They should also have problem-solving, project management skills, and proficiency in software tools like CAD and MATLAB.